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Originally Posted by Peter Matteson
If I'm not mistaken they require a battery, therefore they have an external power source that is not an allowed FRC power source, hence they are not legal under prior years rules during the competition season.
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They fall under the definition of a non-functional decoration, as they provide no competitive advantage during a match. As such they are generally exempt from rules that might otherwise prohibit their use. Naturally, decorations can't put you over weight, pose a safety hazard, and you're responsible for them staying attached throughout the match.
It would be prudent for any team wanting to use a camera like this to double check with the event staff, such as your inspectors and/or the head ref, prior to putting it on the field.